Coats started 11 games for the Bengals in 2009, but he's mostly a special teamer and blocking specialist. The Giants needed the depth after losing both Kevin Boss and Ben Patrick. Sun, Aug 7, 2011 02:51:00 PM

Broncos released TE Daniel Coats and waived FB Mike McLaughlin.

A blocking specialist and special teamer, Coats was signed late last season as an injury fill-in. McLaughlin was a linebacker at Boston College. Fri, Jul 29, 2011 06:36:00 PM

Broncos re-signed TE Daniel Coats.

Coats will replace backup Dan Gronkowski, who was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Coats is purely a blocking specialist and special teamer. Tue, Dec 7, 2010 05:38:00 PM

Coats, a blocker, was forced into duty last season when the Bengals' tight ends were decimated by injury. He ended up with 16 catches for 150 yards on the year. Coats would be Cincinnati's starter if the season began today.

The Bengals opted not to extend a tender offer to restricted free agent TE Daniel Coats.

J.P. Foschi was also non-tendered, signaling the Bengals' intention to overhaul the position in free agency and the draft. Coats will likely resurface elsewhere to battle for a roster spot this summer.

Coats, who moonlighted as a fullback last season, is still hobbled by an early-camp ankle injury. He landed the job due to attrition and his own blocking ability. The Bengals tight end spot is a fantasy wasteland this season.

He's a direct threat to Jeremi Johnson, who reported to OTAs overweight. Coats looks the part at 6'3/255, has excellent hands, and Tarzan strength. Johnson got an extension in 2006, but his play has since been lackluster.

Free-agent rookie TE Daniel Coats, who made the Bengals after and impressive preseason, is expected to receive some game action while backing up Reggie Kelly on Monday night.

The Bengals don't usually feature the tight end much in their passing game, but they want to try to change that this season. Coats would be someone to watch in deep leagues if Kelly were to suffer an injury.

Victor Cruz (knee) has avoided the PUP list to begin training camp, but will be "eased in."

Cruz has made surprisingly-fast progress since tearing his patellar tendon last Week 6, and is tentatively expected to play in the preseason. He should be ready to go for Week 1. With Odell Beckham established as one of the best wideouts in the NFL, Cruz is no longer a WR1/2, but checks in as an upside WR3.

Harris was waived by the Giants on Wednesday and will revert to their IR list once he's not claimed. The former UFL and AFL journeyman also landed on IR before last season started due to a shoulder injury.